How does standardised milk thistle extract differ from ordinary seed powder?

In ordinary plant powder, the amount of active substances depends on the variety, growing conditions and storage of the raw material and can vary considerably from batch to batch. A standardised extract takes a different approach: during its production the content of a specific substance is controlled — in this case silymarin. Silymarin is a group of flavonolignans that are regarded as the key components of milk thistle.

In practice, this means the buyer gets a product with a clearer and more consistent content of the active component, rather than simply ground seeds. That is why standardised extracts are more often chosen by those who want to include milk thistle in their diet in courses while knowing exactly what they are taking.

The tablet form of this product makes it even easier to use: there is no need to measure out powder, prepare an infusion or deal with oily capsules. The composition is concise: apart from the active component, the tablets contain only standard excipients — microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.